Get ready for some fiery hotness, because Hot Ones is back with a bang! Sean Evans, the fearless host, is returning with the 20th season of the show, and he’s got a brand-new lineup of mouth-watering hot sauces that will make your taste buds dance with excitement. From tangy to smoky and everything in between, these sauces are sure to pack a punch. So, get ready to sweat and cry, because this is going to be one hell of a ride!
The Classic, Chili Maple – Heatonist
First up is The Classic – Chili Maple, the sweetest sauce of the season, which combines real maple syrup with grassy Fresno chilis and apple cider vinegar. The sauce has a Scoville heat rating of 1600, making it perfect for those who want to add some flavor without too much heat. Its ingredients include chili peppers, maple syrup, cider vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Next is Banjee Ranch from Shaquanda’s, which has a heat rating of 6,200. This ranch-inspired hot sauce has a dreamy texture from tahini, and an herb-y mix of chives, dill, and celery seed that channels nostalgic ranch dressing flavor. Heirloom Sivathei peppers add a subtle heat and earthiness to the sauce. Its ingredients include white distilled vinegar, onion, sugar, chives, and heirloom smoked Sivathei chili.
Cadejo from Donis is next on the list with a heat rating of 15,000. This tart and peppery hot sauce uses habanero peppers to kick things up a notch. Named after the mythical supernatural spirit dog, this sauce has a one-of-a-kind flavor that’s both magical and unforgettable. Its ingredients include white vinegar, mango, onion, carrot, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Los Calientes, a fan favorite from previous seasons, is back with its sweet-tangy mix of tomatillo, apricot, and cumin. This sauce has a Scoville heat rating of 36,000 and is perfect for those who want a little more heat. Its ingredients include chiles, apple cider vinegar, agave nectar, garlic, and cumin.
Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce – Brooklyn Delhi
For those who want even more heat, there’s Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce from Brooklyn Delhi. With a Scoville heat rating of 39,000, this sauce is not for the faint of heart. Chef Chitra Agrawal honors her Indian heritage with this savory tomato and masala-based hot sauce, which gets its heat from India’s iconic chili pepper, the bhut jolokia (ghost pepper). Its ingredients include tomatoes, water, ghost peppers, sesame oil, and tamarind.
Mushroom Mayhem – Torchbearer Sauces
Mushroom Mayhem from Torchbearer Sauces has a Scoville heat rating of 68,000 and is perfect for those who love umami flavor. This vegan hot sauce is packed with meaty dried mushroom powder that’s complemented by toasty molasses, garlic, and paprika. Despite its rich flavor, this sauce has a combo of habanero and scorpion pepper heat that leaves an afterburn. Its ingredients include red wine vinegar, habanero pepper, brown sugar, and shiitake mushroom powder.
Dreams of Calypso – Angry Goat Pepper Co
Dreams of Calypso from Angry Goat Pepper Co blends tropical pineapple, mango, and yellow mustard with intense heat from 7-Pot Primo mash. It’s a spicy sauce that will transport you to the Caribbean. Its ingredients include yellow 7-pot pepper mash, pineapple, mango, lime juice, and allspice.
The Evolution Hot Sauce from Da Bomb comes in at a whopping 135,000 Scoville Heat Units, making it one of the hotter sauces on the HEATONIST list. This all-natural sauce is made with red hot chili peppers, vinegar, and spices like paprika and turmeric, along with a touch of sweetness from cane sugar. The garlic, onion powder, and lemon juice concentrate give it a zesty kick, while the mint and cilantro add a fresh finish. Despite its intense heat, the flavor of this sauce is well-balanced, making it a great choice for those who like their food spicy but don’t want to sacrifice taste.
Taco Vibes Only – Butterfly Bakery of Vermont
Taco Vibes Only from Butterfly Bakery of Vermont takes the #9 spot with its fiery combination of red serrano, reaper peppers, and ghost chili. This organic sauce is amped up with garlic scapes, coriander, and cumin, with a splash of lime to add some zing. At 638,000 Scoville Heat Units, this sauce is not for the faint of heart, but the slow-building heat and complex flavor make it a must-try for heat lovers. It’s perfect for adding a kick to tacos or any other Mexican-inspired dishes.
The Last Dab: Apollo – Heatonist
Finally, The Last Dab: Apollo from Hot Ones Hot Sauce, with a Scoville Heat Units rating that is yet to be announced, is a scorcher. Made with Smokin’ Ed’s Apollo Pepper in fresh, powdered, and pure chili distillate forms, this sauce is the hottest Dab ever. The distilled vinegar gives it a tangy edge, but the true star is the Apollo Pepper, which packs a serious punch. This sauce is not for the faint of heart, so be sure to have plenty of milk on hand if you give it a try.
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